GEICO raises premium after disputed accident, DMV and insurer blame each other
A customer who switched to GEICO for a lower premium ended up paying more after being tied to an accident they dispute, with GEICO and the DMV repeatedly redirecting responsibility to one another when the customer tries to resolve it. The back-and-forth leaves the disputed charge unresolved and the customer unable to get a straight answer from either party.
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